I can't tell you how many patients I have treated over my career -- it has been a lot.

While each has been important, some certainly stand out in my memory -- either because they were miracle saves or total disasters. (Fortunately, there have not been too many of the latter.)

But a sea turtle case, a little green turtle named "Puka," is one I will never...

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